Before You Fall in Love with a House
A free three-page worksheet to help you work out a monthly housing budget, consider the tradeoffs of spending more and decide how much cash you want left after buying.
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Four numbers to know before you shop
1 · Comfort
A monthly housing cost that leaves room for your other expenses and priorities.
2 · Stretch
A higher monthly amount you might consider, and what you would need to change to cover it.
3 · Ceiling
The maximum monthly housing cost you choose for your search.
4 · Cash Cushion
The amount of cash you want to keep available after buying.
Use these figures to compare the estimated housing costs of properties you’re considering.
How this worksheet complements a mortgage calculator
A mortgage calculator helps estimate a payment. This worksheet helps you consider how that payment would fit alongside your other expenses, savings and priorities. It gives you personal planning figures to use as you explore homes and financing.
This is for you if…
- Your lease renewal is coming up and you're wondering whether to buy instead
- You're starting a new job on the Space Coast
- You’re considering buying and want to work through your budget before looking at homes.
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Rhiannon Tunnell
Real Estate Agent | SRS • PSA • RENE • SFR
I’m Rhiannon Tunnell, a Brevard County real estate agent with a background in accounting and property management. I help buyers work through their priorities, costs and options before deciding how to proceed.
Call or text (321) 209-4478 · [email protected] Real Solutions Group with Real Broker, LLC
Questions
Do I need a house in mind?
No. You can use the worksheet before you start looking at homes.
Will this tell me what I can afford or qualify for?
No. It helps you set personal planning numbers based on what you enter. It isn't a loan approval. Your lender handles the financing side, and these numbers help you compare what you're offered with your budget and priorities.
What happens after I sign up?
You’ll receive the worksheet by email, along with occasional home-buying tips. You can unsubscribe from emails at any time.
Do I have to work with you?
No. Use the worksheet however it helps.